KanBan Training in Natal

Target audience:

IT Directors, Project Managers, Technical Team Leads, Analysts, Software Developers, and Testers.

Learning outcomes:

This training aims to provide participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience regarding the workshops, Kanban principles, and the foundations of Agile methodologies.

JIRA is a Java-based web application designed to provide project and issue tracking capabilities to enhance the agility of software development processes.

During this instructor-led live training, participants will learn how to leverage Jira to implement a Kanban approach to Agile within their organizations.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the core principles behind Agile and Kanban methodologies
• Utilize Jira to create and manage Kanban projects
• Customize Jira configurations to align with organizational requirements
• Conduct basic and advanced searches and analysis
• Generate and review reports

Audience

• Product managers
• Software developers
• Test engineers
• Business analysts

Format of the Course

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice in a live-lab environment.

Note

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Kanban is a workflow management method.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at both beginner-level and advanced-level participants. The knowledge and tools provided can be applied in your daily work to optimize workflow efficiency.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Increase the number of work items completed per unit of time.
• Reduce the time required to complete work items.
• Improve work predictability (providing better answers to "When will it be done?").
• Manage flow metrics (throughput, lead time, work in progress, work item age).
• Use flow charts (Cumulative Flow Diagram, Lead Time Histogram, Work Aging Chart).
• Utilize statistical forecasting methods, such as Monte Carlo simulations and Service Level Agreement.
• Design a Kanban System in a methodological way (STATIK).
• Understand Little's Law, which describes the nature of value flow.

This intensive two-day training equips teams within an Agile Release Train (ART) to thrive in an Agile setting by leveraging frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP. Attendees will gain practical skills in functioning as Agile teams, managing backlogs, and successfully planning and executing iterations. A key focus is understanding the team’s specific role within the ART and mastering collaboration, planning, execution, and continuous improvement alongside peer teams.

The program prepares teams to engage effectively in Program Increments (PI), addressing both team-level and program-level events, with special attention to upcoming PI planning sessions. Upon completion, participants will be well-prepared to sit for the certification exam to achieve their SAFe® Practitioner (SP) designation.

Upon finishing the course, participants will be able to:

• Implement SAFe principles to scale Lean and Agile practices throughout the organization.
• Grasp their team’s role within the Agile Release Train and its contribution to overarching goals.
• Identify other teams in the train, including their roles and interdependencies.
• Plan and execute iterations with precision.
• Showcase delivered value and drive continuous process improvement.
• Actively participate in and contribute to Program Increment planning.
• Collaborate and integrate efforts with other teams across the Agile Release Train.